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4th Annual Ride for Autism - September 18, 2010
Kennebunkport Conservation Trust, Kennebunkport
8 AM for the 50 mile route [route map],
9 AM for the 25 mile route [route map],
Anytime between 8 and 11 AM for "fun ride."
Important - How You Can Help
Click here to register, donate or sponsor a rider. Registration forms are also available by contacting the Autism Society of Maine at 1-800-273-5200 or by downloading our PDF brochure. There will be a minimum registration fee of $25.
The first 100 participants who have sponsor pledges of over $100 will receive a free Ride for Austim – Break the Cycle T-Shrit.
About Break the Cycle – Ride For Autism
Autism is a developmental disorder that strikes children sometime in the first three years of life and impacts the normal development of the brain in areas of cognition, social interaction and communication skills. Each child is affected differently and to varying degrees. According to recent studies, as many as one in every 150 children born today will be on the autistic spectrum. Autism is now the third most common developmental disorder—more common than Down Syndrome, multiple sclerosis or cystic fibrosis. There is no known, proven cure for autism. Though various treatments may provide some individuals with relative relief, current research is limited due to a lack of available funds.
Autism Society of Maine was founded by a group of parents and professionals in 1976. ASM started as a grass roots organization and is now funded by DHHS and DOE. ASM is a chapter of Autism Society of America. It is our intention to use the proceeds from this event to fund our seventh summer camp for children with autism spectrum disorder, family retreat weekend, and our autism information specialist program. Please help us raise awareness of autism and how it affects individuals in our communities in Maine.
If you are unable to attend, but would like to support the Ride for Autism, please use our online registration & donation form or mail your donations to the Autism Society of Maine, 72 B Main Street, Winthrop, ME 04364.
Routes and Distance Options
We will provide two specific routes, a 50 mile route that will start at 8:00 a.m., and a 25 mile route that will start at 9:00 a.m. In addition to the specific routes, we will provide maps of the area for “fun rides”. Participation is available through either of the specified routes or a “fun ride”.
Both the 25 mile and 50 mile bike routes are generally flat, scenic, loops along the beautiful Southern Maine coast. The course roads will not be closed to traffic so cyclists are required to obey the rules of the road and are reminded to use extreme caution in high traffic areas.
Location
Our event will be based out of the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust building on Gravely Brook Road in Kennebunkport, Maine.
Lunch
A hearty lunch will be provided from 11:30 to 12:30.
This event will happen rain or shine.